A GEORGE III CAKE-BASKET, by Charles Aldridge & Henry Green, (maker's mark worn), London, 1778, navette-shaped, on short oval foot, pierced with bright-cut interlocking oval band, the center engraved with coat-of-arms within floral surround, the sides with two similar pierced bands to the foot, between pierced scrolling foliage bands and lozenge bands, two sides pierced and engraved with crest (greyhound), the foot rim, rim, and overhead swing handle applied with husk band--14¾in. long, 30.5oz.